Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Job Summary Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership. Job Duties About the Team At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of pediatric emergency professionals, including:

• Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system

• In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7

• Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care

• Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians

• Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

• Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

• A culture of team-based care , continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region. Practice Highlights

• 4-bed pediatric emergency zone at GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

• 20% pediatric admission rate and 8% critical care rate in the ED

• Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

• 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance

• Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

• System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

• Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

• Simulation training , clinical research , and administrative leadership

• Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $350,000

• Fellowship stipend: $2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

• Forgivable recruitment loan: $100,000 paid in the first month

• Relocation assistance , malpractice with tail , and retirement contributions

• $3,500 CME allowance annually

• Low cost of living and proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the only Level II Trauma Center in Luzerne County. The campus includes:

• Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

• Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

• Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

• Transplant Program

• Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus

Apply Today Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine. Apply now or contact our recruitment team: Sarah Lipka, Sr. Provider Recruiter Geisinger at [email protected] or [email protected] Position Details

Additional Job Description

More about Northeast PA:

• Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.

• Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.

• Sits along the scenic Susquehanna River and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking an extensive system of trails. Ability to join local bike or running clubs!

• Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.

• The area has multiple concert venues and is close to the Pocono Mountain Speed Way - NASCAR races.

• Enjoy gaming at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league hockey game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, or watch the AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railriders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.

• The arts is also an important part of Wilkes-Barre’s culture. Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or one of the area’s many national historic sites.

• Looking to relax? Spend the day at one of our abundant day spas or enjoy an afternoon shopping at Wilkes-Barre Commons shopping center.

• There are over 75 schools, both public and private, located in northeast PA, including reputable colleges and universities.

• To learn more, visit:

Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 1 ... 3 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Geisinger More Jobs from This Employer Return to Search Results